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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Great Indian Recipes: The Fantastic Flavor Of Chicken Biriyani

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By Patrick Henderson

Biryani is a recipe that is made using Meat and Rice, layered and cooked along with some spices... It is derived from the Persian word 'Birian' that pertains to roasting before cooking.

This very tasty recipe has its origins in Persia. The story goes that the nomads and the tribals carried lots of dried meat and rice with them during their travels, and they layered the rice and the meat and added some dry herbs and nuts and let it seethe on a wood fire for a short time and then buried it under the sand for a few hours, following which the dish was considered ready. It was a pretty simple way of preparing Biryani those days, making use of nature and her resources.

Nowadays there are numerous kinds of Biryani prepared using so many diverse cooking styles. There are probably more than a hundred varieties of Biryani prepared using various combinations of meat and vegetables.

Biryani has Rice and Meat as its basic ingredients. The rest of the ingredients, vary based on the type and style of the Biryani being prepared.

Hyderabad in India is widely regarded as the Biryani capital of the world. There are remarkable styles of Biryanis prepared here at different diners. Some of those recipes are tightly guarded by families and restaurants, as they have been handed down through quite a few generations. The Mughals brought Biryani with them when they invaded India. It is one of the many influences that came to India with the Mughals and became very popular here and with time have further evolved. It also took on some local flavors to suit the spice loving Indians.

A great Biryani consists of nicely cooked meat and the right mix of herbs and spices, baked together with rice. The meat and rice is not mixed whilst cooking. They are both cooked independently. The last stage of the preparation consists of layering the two alternatively and usually cooked either in an oven or on conventional wood fire, using gentle heat. - 24553

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